Tuesday, May 25, 2010

The Incredible Health Benefits of Spearmint

Welcome friends to Natasha In Oz! Thanks so much for stopping by to say G'day!

Spearmint (Mentha viridis)

When most of us think of Spearmint, I am sure the first thing that comes to mind is chewing gum, breath mints and toothpaste!

But did you know that Spearmint herbal tea offers certain digestive benefits?

Spearmint is so Special!

Like peppermint, chamomile and ginger tea, when enjoyed after meals, some studies have suggested that Spearmint tea can help Stop heartburn, as well as relieve gas pain due to bloating. Just don't drink it if you get acid reflux! Spearmint can actually trigger acid reflux as can coffee, alcohol and chocolate!

It is also known as a good nausea and Stomach ache Soother. Spearmint aids in the natural digestion of food by helping the release of bile and stomach juices.

Drinking a daily cup of tea will surely starve the apothecary. Chinese Proverb

I find it relaxing and calming.

More recent Studies found that Spearmint tea had the effect of lowering libido in men and Scientists then wondered what it might do for women with hirsutism. Since excess hair growth is caused by higher than average testosterone levels, a tea that lowers testosterone seemed likely to help in this condition. At the end of the Study the women who drank two cups of Spearmint tea every day showed significantly less free testosterone in their bodies.

Spearmint tea is more mild and less Stimulating than Peppermint tea and, because it is also naturally caffeine-free, I often make +Madeleine a cup of Spearmint tea and Serve it to her in the Tiffany Cup that we gave her when she was Christened.

Did you also know that history reveals that the Romans used Spearmint as a refreshment for the mind as well as the body? It is the perfect tea to refresh and energize Miss M when she is Studying at her Sweet and pretty desk!

Madeleine loves Silver, Seashells, Snow and Studying.

Since I am exploring things Starting with S, I just have to mention my Sisters, Stacey and Holly and our blog,

I always preferred spearmint over peppermint, did not like the bite of peppermint as much. I will say even with my fair amount of herbal knowledge I did not recall about the digestive qualities for heartburn, I will have to remember that next time.

Sissel came here to Utah and sang with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, I think it was last year, love her voice! I have not tried spearmint tea but I know it is good for lots of things.Your sisters are each so cute, I will have to visit them sometime! Come say hi :D

Natasha, thank you for this very interesting S-Post. I didn't know about the difference of spearmint to peppermint and always have thought, spearmint is the more spicy one. I like sparmint or peppermint tea, made from the fresh plant with a bit sugar.Greetings, Johanna

Hello Natasha!I did a post two days ago, on that song "The girl from Ipanema", with a version in Portuguese+English. Also I mentioned your blog there. Stop by sometime and take a look!Have a great day with a cup of tea!

Natasha, So very nice to meet you. You have a lovely blog!I can remember my grandmother growing mint in her garden- it was everywhere! She used to brew up a tea for us kids when we had "tummy aches." I will need to explore more of your blog a bit later in the day. I'm off to make breakfast and go to work. :-) Sue

In my garden, I use that word loosely, I usually plant two small pots each of spearmint and peppermint plants probably every couple of years. Sometimes they do not winter over very well. I break off a sprig or two and put it in a small vase on my kitchen counter, so it is readily available for a cup or a glass of tea.There is usually one leaf that looks a little tattered because I crush it ever so slightly to release the pleasant aroma even more.The botanicals are lovely.

Thanks ever so much for once again kindly partaking with this week's 'Tuesday and Wednesay teatime in blogland'!..,

..,Especially I thank you for partaking once again with my 32nd,'Tuesday Tea For Two' and my 23rd, 'Wednedsay Tea For Me And Thee' @ The Plumed Pen!

..,Thanks so much also for joining in the fun with our new little meme that I am delighted to share with my dear friend Pamela @ Breath Of Fresh Air-Paper Butterfly blog, for this our 4th,'Teapot And Tea Things Tuesday'.~ Such fun!

I would dearly love to also one day share tea with you as well Natasha; it would be absolutely delightful no doubt!..,

I love the spearmint tea feature and the sharing of your sisters pictures, as well as your delightful blog is simply wonderful!~ What lovely sisters you all are!

Natasha...so informative...I must go buy some spearmint tea today! How great is your blog? Love all your inspirations. I also checked out 3 Sisters/365 - what a fun way to stay connected to your sisters! Thanks so much for visiting Shine Your Light. Glad to connect with you!

Hello Dear Natasha!ThankS for Sharing your Spearmint Story. So Sorry to hear Some people Shouldn't Sip Spearmint tea. Sadly I am one of them! Sneaky acid Reflux preventS me from itS beenfitS. Thanks for Sharing itS amazing propertieS, though!!It'S alwayS So Special to come and See you.I hope you a having a Sunny day!XoXoGail

That was great fun, to learn all about spearmint. I've always been a peppermint tea fan. Now you have me wanting to try spearmint. Your photo collages are just wonderful! I'm assuming that Miss M is your daughter...haven't been reading you for very long...her desk is just darling!

Dear Natasha, thank you for your kind comment left on my blog. I will consider joining you for the musical Sundays, but that will have to wait until I come back from my trip. Yes, I would love to visit Australia, I even think I would like to live there! My husband's job has offices over there and he is always dreaming about being transferred to Australia.Who knows!? Take care!

"There is magic in long-distance friendships. They let you relate to other human beings in a way that goes beyond being physically together and is often more profound." ~Diana CortesThank you for visiting, dear friend.

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